Finance
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning, the multistate lottery game announced. Players will need more than $2 and a dream to play. After the April 4 drawing, tickets will cost $5 each, Mega Millions said in a statement Tuesday. An […]
Study says It found that 71% of Americans have lent money to friends without being repaid, and nearly 40% would consider ending a friendship over unpaid debts. A significant portion, about 75%, would do so for amounts as small as $500. The report also revealed that asking a friend to repay a loan is among […]
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the federal student loan portfolio and special education programs will no longer be overseen by the U.S. Department of Education. The move comes as part of his broader plan to dismantle the department. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the Small Business Administration (SBA), led by Kelly Loeffler, […]
A group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm is buying the NBA’s reigning champion Boston Celtics at a valuation of $6.1 billion, the team’s ownership announced Thursday. Private equity firm Sixth Street is part of the new ownership group and will contribute more than $1 billion, one person familiar with the matter said. Other […]
The Rochester Red Wings will be transitioning to cashless payment at Innovative Field for the 2025 season. All transactions including ticketing, parking, concessions, etc. will be impacted. The park will solely accept major credit and debit cards, in addition to Google Pay and Apple Pay at concessions, parking, and Red Wings store. The move is […]
A former United States Postal Service employee is facing a lengthy prison sentence after a jury convicted him of stealing over $1.6 million in checks intended for individuals on his mail route. Hachikosela Muchimba, 44, of Washington, D.C., fraudulently obtained and deposited close to 100 checks over a span of just under three years, according […]
Event: The Blueprint for Financial SuccessDate: March 19, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: F.I.G.H.T Village, 186 Ward St, Rochester, NY 14605 Are you ready to build a strong financial foundation? Don’t miss our free financial seminar, where you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies for achieving financial success. Hosted by: Clianda Florence, Founder of […]
Harvard University has announced it will offer free tuition to students from families earning $200,000 or less per year, starting in the 2025-26 academic year. This expansion of financial aid aims to make a Harvard education more accessible, covering the full $56,550 tuition cost. However, families will still need to cover additional expenses like housing […]
Forever 21’s U.S. operator on Sunday filed for bankruptcy due to for the second time in six years and said it would wind down operations in the country, hurt by mounting online competition in the fast-fashion sector and weak mall traffic. The company blamed the situation on higher costs and foreign companies taking advantage of […]
A new survey reveals that the average American has mentally spent over half of their paycheck before it arrives, particularly among those earning less than $75,000 annually. The survey of 2,000 employed Americans found that 59% pre-plan their expenses while waiting for their paycheck, leading to 51% of funds being allocated in advance. Key factors […]
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